RBA lifts rate to 4.10% | Google Maps adds AI to compete with Apple | Peloton pushes into gyms

The RBA has lifted interest rates to 4.1%… as war, petrol prices and inflation all collide into a global domino effect. Google is adding a new AI chatbot to Google Maps in its biggest software update to the product in over a decade. Peloton is rolling into gyms with new commercial-grade bikes and…

Qantas' $105 million class action | McDonald's viral burger boost | Bumble pops despite falling user numbers

Qantas will pay $105 million to settle a class action over delayed COVID flight refunds… as it tries to move on from the major reputational hit. McDonald’s CEO went viral for awkwardly eating a burger… and somehow it boosted sales of the burger he was eating. Bumble’s share price has surged more …

Atlassian cuts 10% of its workforce | AustralianSuper wants to borrow billions | The Inspired Unemployed are cashing in

Atlassian is cutting 10% of its workforce as AI reshapes its business… and it tries to fight back against its plummeting share price. Australia’s biggest super fund wants to borrow billions… which could be the biggest shake up in the super industry in over 30 years. Better Beer, the low-carb brew…

The Iconic finally turns a profit | Koala’s IPO reality check | Robinhood’s private strategy

The Iconic has finally turned a profit after 15 years as it shifts away from growth at any costs…and focuses on the margins. Mattress maker Koala is heading to the ASX in a $305 million IPO… but it’s a far cry from the valuation it once dreamed of. Robinhood, the US trading platform, has launched…

Kyle & Jackie O's downfall sparks ARN Media | Audible faces audiobook competitor | Aussie airports are fleecing their visitors

ARN Media, the radio company behind KIIS and Gold FM, has seen its share price jump over 5% after the fallout of The Kyle and Jackie O show. Audible, Amazon's audiobook giant, has launched a cheaper subscription plan for the first time as it faces a major threat from Spotify. Australia's major ai…

News Corp positions itself for AI | Lyka leans into pet humanisation | OpenAI’s $110 billion mega-raise from friends

News Corp has declared itself an AI “input” powerhouse as it expects to hit record profits in 2026… thanks to a big OpenAI deal. Lyka, the Aussie premium pet food company, has raised $67 million as it  has grand plans for global expansion. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, has landed a record-break…

CommBank dobs itself in to police | Woolworths’ AI goes rogue | Budget Direct's 'vanishing' discounts

Commonwealth Bank has dobbed itself in after spotting $1 billion in home loans were backed by dodgy, AI-generated documents. Woolworths’ AI assistant Olive has gone rogue… and shoppers aren’t loving the family drama. Budget Direct lands in hot water as ASIC alleges “vanishing discounts” for 39,00…

Qantas' plan to keep away from Virgin | Chemist Warehouse's healthy dose of profit | Wisetech's wipeout

Qantas half-year underlying profits hit nearly $1.5 billion as it plans to shake up its Frequent Flyer program to keep customers loyal Chemist Warehouse’s parent Sigma has posted an 18.7% earnings jump… and clearly it hasn’t taken its foot off the pedal since going public WiseTech Global plans to…

Triple M and Channel Seven face the music | Black Friday hits Adore Beauty's bottom line | Trump eyes 15% tariffs

Southern Cross Media suffered a 17% drop in profit in its first result since merging with Seven West Media… but its CEO didn’t deliver the update. Adore Beauty’s profit has faceplanted 70% after Black Friday blowout… but it’s betting on bricks and mortar to save its glow. Donald Trump has promise…

Aussie startup exits for $1.6 billion | Guzman y Gomez slows down US plans | eBay acquires Depop for Gen Z

Aussie health-tech startup Eucalyptus has been snapped up for $1.6 billion by Hims & Hers, its US-equivalent… in one of the biggest health-tech exits for a while Guzman y Gomez shares fall 10% after it warns investors to be patient with its US losses eBay has dropped $1.2 billion USD to acquire s…